Lt. Zachary Van Cleef

Lt. Zachary Van Cleef serves as a Program Manager responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of mission-critical acquisitions within his organization. He plays a pivotal role in translating operational requirements into solicitation strategies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with strategic mission objectives. His portfolio typically includes complex systems integration, logistics support, and technical services contracts, often involving multi-year performance-based arrangements. Van Cleef works closely with technical stakeholders and acquisition teams to develop clear statement of work, evaluate technical proposals, and manage contract performance, ensuring accountability and mission readiness. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented, Van Cleef maintains a collaborative procurement environment that emphasizes vendor engagement through pre-solicitation outreach, industry days, and responsive source selection processes. He fosters partnerships with both large primes and qualified small businesses, encouraging competitive bidding and innovative solutions. His approach prioritizes transparency and fairness, with a focus on building long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance metrics and continuous improvement. Though set-aside preferences are not yet quantifiable in available data, Van Cleef demonstrates a clear alignment with federal socioeconomic goals, routinely incorporating opportunities for 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB concerns into acquisition planning. He actively seeks to broaden the supplier base by leveraging set-aside authorities and encouraging small business teaming arrangements, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to equitable access and economic resilience. His industry focus centers on defense and government support services, with deep expertise in logistics modernization, command and control systems, and technical training solutions. Van Cleef frequently engages with NAICS categories related to defense contracting, information technology services, and professional support services, demonstrating a strong command of technical specifications and performance-based acquisition methodologies. His work ensures that procurement outcomes directly enhance operational capability and mission sustainability.